Hinduism is practised by nearly 80 per cent of India’s population, and around 70 million people outside India. Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction offers an overview of this major religion, ...
MoreHinduism is practised by nearly 80 per cent of India’s population, and around 70 million people outside India.
Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction offers an overview of this major religion, discussing key topics such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the Ramayana. It considers the impact of changes in technology, flourishing social media, and the challenges facing it in the 21st century such as the impact of Hindu nationalism and the politicization of Hinduism on Hindus worldwide.
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